Koi Fish Necklace
Gorgeous Carved Serpentine Koi Fish Necklace with Enamel and Freshwater Pearls.
Located in University City, MO
This piece is simply beautiful. The Koi fish is finely carved from celadon green serpentine and is
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Romantic Beaded Necklaces
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Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
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W 2 in L 32 in
Vintage Chinese Export Koi Fish Necklace from the 1920s-1940
Located in Van Nuys, CA
filigree necklace adorned with 13 articulating Koi fish, four of which bear the discreet signature "SILVER
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20th Century Collectible Jewelry
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Metal
Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Koi Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
surrounded by a diamond studded koi fish that wraps around the stone. The 18K rose gold koi fish has two ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Koi Fish Charm Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
For courage, achievement, and strength - This beautiful Koi Charm is crafted in solid 18K green
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
'Koi Fish' 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Milano, IT
vary.
The contrasting Koi fish stand for one’s inner oppositions that are organically balancing each
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
'Koi Fish II' 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Milano, IT
Koi fish stand for one’s inner oppositions that are organically balancing each other, while
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Carved Koi Fish Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified natural 284 carat Jadeite Jade koi fish carving with a 14k yellow gold jump ring for
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Mid-20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Raw Coral & Jade Articulated Cloisonne Enamel Koi Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage raw coral and jade beaded articulated cloisonne enamel koi fish pendant necklace. Silver
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Vintage Raw Coral & Bead Articulated Cloisonne Enamel Koi Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage raw coral and clear beaded articulated cloisonne enamel koi fish pendant necklace. Silver
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Vintage Cloisonné Enamel Gilt Silver Koi Fish Pendant Charms
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
An artful and fun school of three imaginative Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Koi Fish Pendant Charms
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Frederic Sage Small Koi Fish Pendant with Abalone Tail
Located in Great Neck, NY
Small Koi Pendant Fish With Abalone Tail On White Mother Of Pearl Pendant On Polish Bale And Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Estate Diamond Koi Fish Large Amazing 18 KT Pendant Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
, featuring Koi Fishes sinuously swimming, workmanship is highlighted by Diamonds and Black enameling contrast
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Vintage 1970s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Circa 1970s Asian Onyx Koi Fish Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This unique onyx koi fish pendant has 18k gold accents.
Circa: 1970s
Metal Type: 18
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Frederic Sage Large Koi Fishes Pink Mother of Pearl Pendant with Chain
By Frederic Sage
Located in Great Neck, NY
Large Koi Fishes Pink Mother Of Pearl With Abalone Background, Pendant On Diamond Bale With Chain
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
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H 1.54 in Dm 1.23 in
Certified Red Coral, Icy Apple Green Jade & Diamond Koi Fish Pendant and Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carved natural red coral Koi fish matched with glowing icy apple green jade and diamonds. There are 2
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Jade Amber Coral Citrine Charm Necklace Rabbit Monkey Koi
Located in New York, NY
of a Rabbit, Monkey, Koi Fish, Fruit, Old Man and others with Citrine, Coral, Peridot, Topaz
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Citrine, Jade, Coral, Blue Topaz
Certified Red Coral Icy Apple Green Jade and Diamond Koi Fish Pendant and Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carved natural red coral Koi fish matched with glowing icy apple green jade and diamonds. There are 2
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Jade, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Judith Leiber Gold Large Pendant Chain Tassel Necklace, 1970s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
one of her creations to the inaugural ball. Her elegant pillboxes and playful clutches inspired by koi
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Vintage 1970s Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Other
Poisson En Mission"- Serving Bowl (Hand-Painted, Gold Luster, Fish, Durer)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Melanie Sherman
"Poisson En Mission" - Serving Bowl (Hand-Painted, Gold Luster, Fish, Durer, Dürer
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
statement necklace! Colorful koi fish, flowers, jelly belly monkey, snail, fly, and art deco motifs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Enamel, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef and Arpels No Heat Oval-Cut Ruby 18k Yellow Gold GRS Certified Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed house of Van Cleef and Arpels, this ring centers an 8.85 carat oval-cut unheated Ruby and is flanked by an additional 2.00 carats of marquis-cut diamonds. The ruby is ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
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Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold Hummingbird Earings Studs with Rubies, Bird Stud Earrings with Gems !
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hummingbird Stud Earrings with colored gemstone.
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2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
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Ruby, 14k Gold
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H 0.63 in L 0.47 in
Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Chinese Coral Dragon Bracelet Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Chinese Dragon Bracelet in Sterling Silver and adorned with beautiful Coral cabochons. The silver work is extraordinary with a fantastic Dragon motif that...
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20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Bangles
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Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage enamel strawberry brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage enamel strawberry brooch.
The front is covered with enamel, the back is gold-tone metal.
Period: 1930-1940s
Height – 8 cm
Width – 6,5 cm
Condition – very good, some mi...
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Vintage 1950s European Art Nouveau Brooches
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Antique Victorian Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Hair Locket Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful representative of antique Victorian era Mourning jewelry, this delicate 14k gold heart pendant is set with bright turquoise blue enamel, pearls and an old mine cut diamond...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
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18k Gold Dragon Pendant with Ruby Eye
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
There's a fire inside us. Tap into it with this medium dragon pendant in 18k yellow gold featuring a 0.02 carat ruby eye.
The Objects Organique Collection is an invitation to conne...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Dating back to the 1870s, this fabulous Victorian locket necklace, is artfully ornamented in consummate Etruscan Revival style. The locket suspends from a very fine 20 inch chain ma...
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K gold Antique Locket on 18K gold Hand Made Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold large round Victorian locket on 18K yellow gold fancy bar link chain. The locket measures 2" long with bail and just under 1 1/2" diameter. The locket has a soft fros...
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Family Book Locket Charm 14k Rose Gold Pendant Opens 8 Photo
Located in Torrance, CA
The beautifully detailed locket opens to reveal 7 hinged sepia toned original photos set within ornate frames (and 1 empty frame). The exterior of the locket features finely detailed...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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W 0.75 in L 1 in
MWLC Poured Glass Koi Fish Earrings
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
MWLC Poured Glass Koi Fish Earrings, completely handmade in the Parisian studios of Mark Walsh Leslie Chin. Articulated to move with wearer with vibrant transparent colorations in em...
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2010s French Dangle Earrings
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Bronze
Antique Sapphire Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique locket 14k gold pendant in 2 tone color rose gold and yellow gold centered with 2 old mine cut diamonds decorted with natural baguet cut blue sapphires pendant lenght 5cm dat...
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Renaissance Revival Rock Crystal Dragon Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival Rock Crystal Dragon Pendant-
A rock crystal dragon mounted in 18k gold set with diamonds, a pearl, and rubies
Length: 4.5"
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Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches
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Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Koi Fish Brooch, Yellow Gold, Crystals & Enamel
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
An embellished koi fish pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. Features a painted green enamel body, accented with clear and green pave crystals. Set on gold plated metal.
Hallmarks: Kenne...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
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Crystal, Gold Plate
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W 1.58 in L 2.52 in
Massive Runway Jade Resin Dragon Pendant Necklace By Panetta, 1970s
By Panetta
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s
- Extremely rare, hard to find piece
- 26" chain
- 3.5" diameter pendant
- Faux jade marbled green resin
- Gold...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ico & the Bird Rainbow Moonstone Diamond Bird 22 Karat Gold Necklace
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved Rainbow Moonstone bird with a diamond drop (.13 carats) is featured on a chain with rainbow moonstone accents. The necklace is finished with a hook closure. Wear this pie...
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver & Enamel Koi Fish Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1950 sterling silver and enamel necklace by Margot de Taxco of Taxco
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Link Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Antique 1900s Asian Cloisonne Koi Fish Gilded Sterling Silver Necklace Locket
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
enamel cloisonné scene, in vibrant shades of blue, green, and orange of Koi fish swimming in a blue lake
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Coral Turquoise Crystal Nuggets Pearl Gemstone 925 Gilded Silver Beaded Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
magnificent Koi Fish, symbol of aspiration and wealth. A surreal creature, that according to Japanese legends
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
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Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Crystal, Silver
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L 18.51 in
Coral Turquoise Crystal Nuggets Pearl Gemstone 925 Gilded Silver Beaded Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
magnificent Koi Fish, symbol of aspiration and wealth. A surreal creature, that according to Japanese legends
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Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Crystal, Pearl, Silver
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Monumental Turquoise Koi Fish Statement Necklace
By Ciléa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
resin composite) in a pale electric blue-turquoise, depicting a large koi fish. The unique necklace is
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2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Faye Kim 18K Gold Koi Fish Charm Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
For courage, achievement, and strength - This beautiful Koi Charm is crafted in 18K green gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold, Gold
Matthew Trent Platinum and Diamond Koi Fish Pendant Pearl Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Matthew Trent Platinum and Diamond Koi Fish Pendant suspending from a strand of Pearls. 14K White
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silver tone skull Koi fish pendant long Lavalier necklace
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silver tone skull Koi fish pendant long Lavalier necklace
Brand: Alexander
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
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Silver
18k White and Yellow Gold Koi Fish Pearl Clasp on an Ethiopian Opal Necklace
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
Tahitan pearl with koi fish, spirals and seaweed Maki-e design, on a knotted 18 inch strand of irregularly
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold
W 1.5 in D 0.61 in L 1.5 in
Seaman Schepps Turquoise Koi Fish Charms and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Dallas, TX
These Seaman Schepps turquoise koi fish charms are accented with 18 karat yellow gold heads and
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Early 2000s Modern Chain Necklaces
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Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold and Oxidized Silver Koi Fish Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg & oxidized silver
Oxidized silver back plate
Diamonds 0.35 carats approx.
Limited edition
Chain sold separately
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silver tone skull Koi fish pendant long Lavalier necklace
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silver tone skull Koi fish pendant long Lavalier necklace
Reference: ANWU/A00130
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2010s Blouses
Vintage LALAoUNIS Designer 18k Gold Koi Fish Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
features a swimming koi or Siamese fighting fish wrapping around itself. The hinged cuff sits beautifully
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1990s Greek Classical Greek Bangles
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Vintage 18K Gold Chinese Amulet / Pendant w/ Jade, Ruby, Opal, Turquoise etc
Located in Cape May, NJ
and depicts a small pagoda, a carved jadeite jade koi fish and a blooming cherry tree with a sparrow
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Gump's Jade Pendant Koi Fish
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
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Hand-carved from very fine quality nephrite jade, the pendant depicts a pair of koi fish. Because koi
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Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage Chinese Coral and Turquoise Cloisonne Enamel Koi Fish Bib Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage raw carnelian, coral, and turquoise beaded articulated cloisonne enamel koi fish pendant
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
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1940s Articulated Koi Fish Charm Pendant, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
detail. This 14 Karat Yellow Koi Fish has 8 articulated sections. The head is followed by 6 scale
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Two Articulated Vinaigrette Silver Koi Fish Pendants
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These two vintage articulated silver fish pendants are gorgeous. The fish are moving and wiggle
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1930s Koi Fish 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930s Retro Enamel, 14K Yellow Gold Koi Fish Charm. Features an Articulated Koi Fish in Blue and
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Fish and Floral Carved Green Jade Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This jade necklace pendant is absolutely beautiful. Abundance and perseverance, koi fish are
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Golden Fish Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An 18k yellow gold pendant of two golden koi, their bodies entwined in a “yin yang” display and
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Four Movable Articulated Silver Fish Vintage Charm Pendants
Located in Rotterdam, NL
resemble scales. The eyes are inlaid with red glass stones and the koi fish has turquoise eyes. The mouth
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Jade Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful 22k yellow gold and jade necklace and pendant features a gold koi fish swimming in a
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Magnificent Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Tassel Necklace Unsigned
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
one of her creations to the inaugural ball. Her elegant pillboxes and playful clutches inspired by koi
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Vintage Chinese 14K Gold & Purple Jade Pendant Beaded Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carved purple jade pendant and a beaded necklace.
The pendant has a depiction of koi fish on both sides
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W 2.05 in D 0.36 in L 20.99 in
Rare Antique 900 Silver Mandarin Court Charm Necklace. Qing Dynasty.
Located in University City, MO
beautifully enameled fish charm and the carved carnelian koi fish are both bringers of luck. The carved
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Green and Gold Pendant with Diamond Accents
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mysterious natural green and gold pendant with beautifully decorated koi fish. This sturdy elegant
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Vintage Hard-Stone Chinese Amulet with Koi Fish Amber and Yellow Silk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tassel.
Chinese Asian long beaded necklace with a square amber color hard stone carved double fish
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Heidi Daus Famous Koi Fish Necklace
By Heidi Daus
Located in New York, NY
leading to the centerpiece which displays the 3-dimensional Koi fish swimming upwards and graduating in
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Heidi Daus Signed Koi Fish Rhinestone Statement Necklace
By Heidi Daus
Located in New York, NY
koi fish that have white and orange rhinestones. The Japanese culture uses these fish as a symbol of
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Stephen Dweck Carved Bone Multistrand necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Toronto, ON
Stephen Dweck carved bone multi-strand choker necklace. Japanese netsuke inspired motif with koi
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Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver & Enamel Koi Fish Bracelet
By Margot De Taxco
Located in New York, NY
superb enamel work on this scarce piece depicting a koi fish with scroll seaweed like links
Probably the
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Sterling Silver
Coral Turquoise Crystal Nuggets Pearl Gemstone 925 Gilded Silver Beaded Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
magnificent Koi Fish, symbol of aspiration and wealth. A surreal creature, that according to Japanese legends
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Koi Fish Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact koi fish necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 18 vintage or 11 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a koi fish necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A koi fish necklace from Faye Kim, Heidi Daus and Ciléa — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a koi fish necklace featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a rough cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a koi fish necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Koi Fish Necklace?
On average, a koi fish necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,925, while they’re typically $428 on the low end and $16,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
Questions About Koi Fish Necklace
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In China, the Chinese koi fish usually represents wealth and success. Some folklore also equates the fish with love, marriage and fertility. Find a large collection of Chinese furniture, art and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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